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Pink in the Rink: Florida Panthers new Jersey coming Monday
from Florida Hockey Now, by George Richards,
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers will become the first team in the NHL to wear a pink jersey in a regular season game Monday when they officially reveal their much-anticipated new Hometown Remix collection.
The Panthers today — Thursday, October 29
5 items
Florida Hockey Now (2)
Panthers 5, Jets 1 (Final)
Panthers coach Paul Maurice goes to bat for Jets after Hellebuyck saga
from Sportsnet,
Paul Maurice doesn't think Winnipeg suddenly has become a bad place to play in the aftermath of the Connor Hellebuyck saga.
The Florida Panthers coach, in the Manitoba capital to take on his former team, was asked about Hellebuyck's trade demand and eventual deal last week to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.
Desperate Winnipeg Jets Welcome Florida Panthers After an Eventful Week
from Florida Hockey Now, by Alan Greenberg,
The Florida Panthers are in Winnipeg tonight, facing a Jets team that has quite the week.
As they were preparing for Sunday’s Heritage Classic — which was played outdoors at the home of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers — the team finally ended the Connor Hellebuyck saga by trading the gold-medal winning goalie to the New Jersey Devils.
37 Tkachuk jerseys tossed on ice in Ottawa, none donated to BGC
from TSN,
Hawks Hits: Special Teams Struggle, Korchinski’s Return, & Jones’ Revenge
from Chicago Hockey Now, by Jack Bushman,
After Losing Past Two Games, Florida Panthers Making Some Changes
from Florida Hockey Now, by George Richards,
Paul Maurice made a few changes at practice Saturday afternoon before the Florida Panthers take on the Chicago Blackhawks today at 3.
The Panthers have lost their first two games of this road trip by a combined 9-1 score — and Maurice is trying to find some answers.
Panthers 3, Blackhawks 2 (Final)
Cooper Black on Florida Panthers Debut: ‘Couldn’t Ask for Anything More’
from Florida Hockey Now, by George Richards,
Florida Panthers goalie Cooper Black made history on Thursday ngiht when the puck dropped in Pittsburgh.
Black, at 6-foot-9, became the tallest goalie to ever play in an NHL game and is tied as one of the tallest to ever lace up in a game.
Devils Trade Grades: Mehta Bluffs, Takes Big Swing for Hellebuyck
from New Jersey Hockey Now, by Daniel Amoia,
How Panthers-style system is igniting Oilers’ blazing start
from Sportsnet, by Adam Vingan,
Connor McDavid ’s thermonuclear start to the season has been the top story in Edmonton, and for good reason. At this rate, the Oilers captain will secure his 10th career 100-point season two and a half weeks before Christmas and break Wayne Gretzky’s single-season record by a mere 45 points.
The Panthers today — Thursday, October 22
9 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (3)
Florida Hockey Now (2)
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (2)
Paul Maurice After Florida Panthers Lackluster Loss: ‘I Need to Get Their Attention’
from Florida Hockey Now, by George Richards,
Cooper Black made, what turned out to be, a historic NHL debut with the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.
The 25-year-old, undrafted rook out of Dartmouth, played good enough to get a win in his first game.
Panthers 0, Penguins 4 (Final)
The Panthers today — Wednesday, October 21
13 items
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (4)
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (3)
Florida Hockey Now (2)
NHL.com — News (2)
Elsewhere
- Brady Tkachuk braces for an emotional return to Ottawa, as Senators host Panthers — The Globe and Mail — Hockey
- ‘Bring whatever you feel’: Maurice on how Senators fans should welcome Brady — Sportsnet
Panthers 1, Senators 5 (Final)
The Panthers today — Tuesday, October 20
12 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (4)
NHL.com — News (3)
TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (3)
Sportsnet — NHL (Friedman, Francis, Spector; Saturday Headlines) (2)
The Panthers today — Monday, October 19
9 items
Florida Hockey Now (3)
Sportsnet — NHL (Friedman, Francis, Spector; Saturday Headlines) (3)
Elsewhere
- Panthers’ Tkachuk, Oilers’ McDavid, Wild’s Kaprizov named NHL’s three stars of the week — TSN
- Tkachuk expects to feel 'passion' of Senators fans during homecoming with Panthers — NHL.com
- The Hockey News Morning Skate: McDavid's Dominant Start, Panthers' Flurry Of Hat Tricks, And More — The Hockey News
Panthers become first NHL team to record natural hat trick in three straight games
from Daily Faceoff, by Hunter Crowther,
Verhaeghe’s trio of goals made the Panthers the first team in NHL history with natural hat tricks in three consecutive games, after Brady Tkachuk recorded a natural hat trick in Florida’s previous two games.
Verhaeghe scored twice late in the first period, then again midway through the second. Panthers forward Sam Bennett also recorded a hat trick in Saturday’s game.
The Quiet Assassin: Seth Jones Dominating Play for the Florida Panthers
from Florida Hockey Now, by Alan Greenberg,
The Florida Panthers were crippled with injuries last season, but when Seth Jones was injured at the Winter Classic on Jan. 2, it turned out to be the final blow.
Kraken 3, Panthers 8 (Final)
Senators’ Jake Sanderson expected to return Wednesday vs. Panthers
from Sportsnet,
After missing the Ottawa Senators ' last eight games, head coach Travis Green told reporters that he expects Sanderson to play Wednesday against the Florida Panthers.
Sanderson last played in Ottawa's season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, suffering a lower-body injury after logging just 4:29 of ice time.
Florida Panthers Are Chasing Games. It Has Not Really Cost Them
from Florida Hockey Now, by Alex Baumgartner FHN Writer,
SUNRISE — Less than three weeks into the season and the Florida Panthers continue to find themselves in the same situation: They keep chasing games.
Through the first eight games of the 2026-27 campaign, the Panthers have scored the opening goal just once — and that was in a 1-0 overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes in the season opener.
The Panthers today — Friday, October 16
5 items
NHL.com — News (2)
Elsewhere
The Panthers today — Thursday, October 15
4 items
Canucks 2, Panthers 3 (Final)
The Panthers today — Wednesday, October 14
5 items
Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (3)
Elsewhere
Panthers 7, Blue Jackets 3 (Final)
The Panthers today — Tuesday, October 13
4 items
- Panthers’ Markstrom, Gudas day-to-day, out vs. Blue Jackets — Sportsnet
- The Hockey News Wraparound: Did We Overrate The Florida Panthers? — The Hockey News
- NHL Status Report: Dahlin not expected to play for Sabres against Canadiens — NHL.com
- Florida Panthers Bring Up New Goalie before Playing Columbus Blue Jackets — Florida Hockey Now
The Panthers today — Monday, October 12
4 items
Florida Hockey Now (2)
Panthers 3, Sabres 5 (Final)
The Panthers' Heavy Reliance Of NHL Veterans Is A Double-Edged Sword
from The Hockey News, by Adam Proteau,
As one of the NHL's oldest teams this season, the Florida Panthers are already dealing with major injuries to stars Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand. Panthers GM Bill Zito is betting on experience, but health issues could ultimately sink Florida's playoff hopes.
Florida Panthers Lifer Aaron Ekblad gets Franchise Record He Does Not Want
from Florida Hockey Now, by Alex Baumgartner FHN Writer,
SUNRISE — It has been over 12 years since the Florida Panthers used the first overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft on defenseman Aaron Ekblad .
Ekblad, then a clean shaven 18-year-old, was surrounded on stage between late team president Bill Torrey and former director of scouting Scott Luce , put the home-red Panthers jersey on for the first time.
Wild 4, Panthers 1 (Final)
Injuries Gives Sam Lafferty His Shot with the Florida Panthers
from Florida Hockey Now, by Alan Greenberg,
FORT LAUDERDALE — Sam Lafferty has been through the drill. Tonight, the well-traveled forward is expected to make his debut with the Florida Panthers.
Lafferty had already played for five teams in his prior seven NHL seasons when Bill Zito signed him on the opening day of free agency.
The Panthers today — Friday, October 9
4 items
Florida Hockey Now (2)
The Panthers today — Thursday, October 8
5 items
NHL.com — News (2)
Elsewhere
- Panthers’ Brad Marchand out week-to-week with leg injury — Sportsnet
- NHL Rumor Mill – October 8, 2026 — Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey
- Florida Panthers Say They Will Fight Through Rash of Injuries — Florida Hockey Now
Panthers place Mackenzie Entwistle on waivers
from Daily Faceoff, by Tyler Kuehl,
Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Florida Panthers placed forward MacKenzie Entwistle on waivers on Wednesday, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.
If Entwistle clears waivers on Thursday, he could be assigned to the Panthers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers.
How the Panthers can navigate Aleksander Barkov’s absence
from Sportsnet, by Rory Boylen,
Florida’s strong start has been overshadowed by Aleksander Barkov’s injury, forcing the Panthers to find a way to stay on track without their captain until December. With Brad Marchand now also dealing with an injury, Rory Boylen looks at how the Panthers’ depth will be tested as they look to prove they can remain a contender despite losing two key veterans.